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| The Blackout Gang - mystery book review |
Josh McCall
Razorbill
2006
Available:
Hardcopy & Paperback
BB,
Monica, and Kev 1 n, are three twelve-year-old super-talented geniuses stuck
for two weeks at a camp for normal kids on Pine Rock Mountain, near New York
city. Talk about boring. They can't wait to get back to the city, their
computers, decent food and air conditioning. When BB receives a plea for help
from a nerdy classmate Newt Lizzard, they jump at the chance to return to the
city. He's in serious danger. They sneak away from camp and take the train into
Manhattan. When they get there, the city has been slammed with a blackout.
There's total chaos everywhere. Armed with their super talented brilliant minds
and their trusty bicycles, the Blackout Gang faces off against the evil
mastermind behind the city’s power loss and the disappearance of their parents.
Overall
the story is a fast paced, fun read. And although the end is a little cheesy, I
think reluctant readers especially will enjoy the fast paced action that
showcases the unique talents of the three kid geniuses.
Target Audience:
grades 5-8
Mystery / Suspense:
fast paced
Kid Appeal: Reluctant
readers
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